2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Kia Soul MOT pass rate and common faults

2,589 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,589 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    95 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    94 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    35 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes16.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.5%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  5. Suspension4.5%
  6. Steering3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Kia Soul?

In 2024, 74.3% of 2014 Kia Soul cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,589 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Soul?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Kia Soul reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).